Vol 2 Issue 1 January 2014-March 2014

Abstract:  A study to determine the impact of closed fishing season on the livelihood of fishers was conducted in Stratum I of the Kafue fishery. A simple random sampling method was used to pick 34 respondents from different fishing villages/camp out of a list of 136 registered fishers obtained from the Department of Fisheries. Questionnaires were administered to the selected respondents who were involved in fishing as their source of income, employment and food.  The results evidently showed that fifty eight (58%) percent of the fishers were negatively impacted by the closed fishing season. Furthermore, another 55% of the respondents also indicated that complete stoppage of fishing denied them the opportunity to have a regular income.  Most fishers considered fishing to be an important occupation that provided their main source of income to keep their families well, considering that there were no viable alternative income generating activities. Furthermore, it was observed that those that continued to fish illegally during the closed fishing season, made little income of less than $189 that was unable to effectively sustain them.  However, in spite of the challenges they faced during the closure, some fishers supported the move taken by the government to conserve their much treasured natural resources on which their livelihood was dependent upon.

Keywords:  Impact, closed fishing season, livelihood of fishers, Stratum I, Kafue fishery.

Title: Impact of Closed Fishing Season on the Livelihood of Fishers: A Case of Stratum I of Kafue Fishery

Author: NAMANGOLWA CHIMBA, CONFRED G. MUSUKA

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Abstract: The subterranean nature of fruiting in groundnut (Arachishypogaea L) and its indeterminate growth habit makes it difficult to determine the time of maximum maturity of pods. The objectives of the study were to: determine the time to harvest groundnut for optimum yield of pods for varieties differing in flowering and maturity date, and estimate potential yield losses at different harvesting dates. Three groundnut genotypes (‘Chinese’, ‘F-Mix’ and ‘Kpedevi’) were harvested over a period of seven weeks. A split-plot design with four replications was used with the groundnut genotypes as main plots and the harvest dates as sub-plots.  Data taken were: number of mature pods, number of immature pods, number of pegs, top shoot weight, days to 50% flowering and days to first flowering. The genotypes showed an increasing trend in the number of mature pods plant^-1 as harvesting date delayed. Maximum mature pods of 27, 24, and 14 plant^-1 was produced by ‘Kpedevi’, ‘F-Mix’ and ‘Chinese’ genotypes at 112, 105 and 98 DAS respectively. None of the three genotypes produced mature pods at 70 DAS. The number of immature pods and number of pegs were components of mature pods in the three genotypes. Top shoot reduction was an indicator of maturity in both ‘Chinese’ and ‘F-Mix’ genotypes but could result in yield loss due to late harvesting in ‘Kpedevi’.

Keyword: Genotype, ‘Chinese’, ‘F-Mix’ and ‘Kpedevi’

Title:  Inter-Relationships of Yield and Components of Yield at Different Stages of Maturity in Three Groundnuts (Arachishypogaea L) Varieties

Author: James Seutra Kaba, Kwadwo Ofori, F.K. Kumaga,

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Abstract: The relation between forests and floral diversity is a very strong. It helps in the functioning of many biophysical and ecological processes such as hydrological cycles, carbon cycles, climatic regulation and others. Gujarat is one of the fastest developing State in India, the increasing state and national demands like fuel-wood, timber, Fodder, Gums, NTFP’s and Bamboos for local and national civilization is degrading Gujarat forests. Information’s were collected using secondary sources. The objective of present is article to enlist major tree species of Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests of Western Ghats in Southern Gujarat. Total 124 tree species belonging to 37 families of plants were record. Present paper is also informing about the ecological, economical and medicinal significance of tropical forests of Southern Gujarat.

Keywords: Forest, Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests (TMDF), Ecological, Medicinal Plants, Significance

Title: Significance of Tropical Woods of Western Ghats of Southern Gujarat, India

Author: Ishan Y. Pandya, Rajkumar S. Yadav

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Abstract: Central venous cannulation is routinely carried out by anaesthesiologist in ICU as well as OR setup. Definitely it requires expertise for proper placement of a CVC, but malposition of a CVC inserted by blind technique is not rare.

Keywords: Central Venous Cannulation, Internal Jugular Vein, External Jugular Vein, Malposition.

Title: A Rare Malposition of Central Venous Catheter Inserted Through Internal Jugular Vein

Author: Rakesh Karnawat, Sadik Mohammed, Ghansham Biyani

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Abstract: Studies were initiated at Agriculture Research Station Jarma, Kohat on Maize Stem Borer infestation. Results revealed that there was significant difference between Granules and insecticides. Carbofuron 3G was recorded the most effective followed by Fipronil 4G. Average dead hearts count for Carbofuron 3G were 3.167 followed by 4.4 for Fipronil 4G.

Keywords: Maize Stem Borer, Rainfed conditions

Title: Effect of Different Insecticides Against Maize Stem Borer Infestation at Barani Agricultural Research Station, Kohat, KPK, Pakistan During Kharif 2012

Author: Zahid Saleem, Javed Iqbal, Sabir Gul Khattak, Muhammad Khan, Niaz Muhammad, Zahid Iqbal, Fahim Ullah Khan, Hina Fayyaz

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Abstract: Miniaturization of electronics of which is core to computer architecture is trending towards small, fast and cooler circuits through solid state semi conductor technology. Traditional micro electronics has not designed technologies small and fast enough to fit in the nano scale supersonic speed based current research. The theory of nanocomputers where molecules through electrolytes are used to create circuits which work as logic gates, the backbone of decision making memory based circuits is currently being studied with good promises. Advances in scientific research in areas like the DNAs are hampered by the big size and “non thinking” traditional circuits. Cloud computing with Logic enabled molecular circuited computers are discussed including areas of application like robots, medicine and scientific research. Analysis of previous studies showing great strides made are used to predict future development. Diagrammatic illustrations included in the discussion section.

Keywords: Cloud Computing, Miniaturization, Molecular circuits, Logic gates, nanocomputing, Electrolytes

Title: Advances towards Brain like Cloud Computing Environments with Molecular Circuits

Author: Duncan Waga, Kefa Rabah

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Abstract: The current aim is to study and validate the manufacturing process of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate tablets immediate release tablets. Amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate are antibiotic and bet- lactimase inhibitor used in the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis, respiratory tract infections and some microbial infections. The present work was undertaken with a goal to carry out a study on concurrent process validation of antibiotic solid dosage forms for three consecutive batches to prove that system remains in control and the process is capable of consistently produce tablets meeting the predetermined process variables, acceptance criteria and quality attributes. Based on the results of the validation data for three consecutive batches, it is concluded that the manufacturing process used for Amoxicillin Trihydrate and Potassium Clavulanate Immediate Release tablets 625 mg consistently producing the stable product meeting its predetermined specifications and quality attributes. Hence the method employed in the manufacture of Amoxicillin Trihydrate and Potassium Clavulanate immediate release tablets is considered to be validated and can be routinely followed.

Keywords: Immediate release tablets, amoxicillin trihydrate, validation.

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